Freeride skiing
Ski lovers looking for the real thing - descents over ungroomed snow where there’s a challenge around every corner will find the perfect place for freeriding in Grandvalira with its obstacles and jumps against an unbeatable backdrop.
Freeriding in Grandvalira
Grandvalira has different routes designed for freeriding, which you can consult on the resort's piste map. All the areas offer an infinite number of different routes and lines, adapted from intermediate to expert level. The Freeride centre also offers you a safe way to learn how to develop freeride techniques. The security of learning with the best, with the best methodology, to gain confidence in off-piste skiing.
For your safety:
- Skiing off-piste can be risky. Skiers do so under their own responsibility.
- Select an off-piste area that matches your ability level.
Grandvalira recommends:
- Not skiing alone
- Using an avalanche beacon
- Controlling your speed
- Wearing a helmet
Freeride center
Those who want to start this fast-paced sport can do so at the Freeride Center of Grandvalira's Ski and Snowboard School which has instructors with a unique knowledge of the mountain, all the relevant qualifications as mountain guides, as well as the essential equipment for tackling any off-piste excursion while capable of facing any risky situation with all guarantees.
The Freeride Center offers private classes or camps aimed at learning the techniques for ungroomed snow, safety techniques, nivology and the use of specific safety material (avalanche victim detector, shovels and probes).
Related questions
What is freeride skiing?
Freeriding is an off-piste type of skiing and snowboarding.
Where can you do freeriding in Andorra?
You can do freeriding in mountain areas, such as the Andorran woods, hillsides or valleys, with slopes and natural obstacles, and powder snow.
How many freeride areas does Grandvalira have?
There are 14 freeride areas in Grandvalira, which are indicated on the resort map.